IES Annual Review 2010

 | Institute for Employment Studies | Sep 2010

cover image

2009-10 was another strong and successful year for IES, despite a challenging external environment.

The volume, range and influence of IES work grew during the year, and both main work streams (for employers and public policy-makers) expanded.

This occurred despite a second year of recession and growing cost pressures as the funding markets in which IES operates became significantly more competitive.

It was also against the background of a major office move, as the Institute left the University of Sussex campus (its home for the past 40 years) for new premises in Brighton.

In this context, the Institute’s continuing income growth and healthy financial surplus is a major achievement, not least because it was secured with reduced staff numbers...